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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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